From the Red Mansion, you can travel through the world of martial arts

Chapter 143 Engagement
"My dear, you are not young anymore. It's time to consider getting married." Grandmother Jia said slowly.

Jia Wei was stunned. Why did these words sound so familiar?

Didn’t I talk about this last time?

Grandmother Jia recommended her niece's granddaughter, but was rejected by Jia Wei. But she still hasn't given up?

Could it be that bringing Shi Xiangyun here today was meant to let him take a look?
No wonder everyone was sent away this time, leaving only Yuanchun. Was it because they were afraid that Jia Wei would not show mercy again and refuse her casually, which would make Grandmother Jia lose face?
Grandmother Jia continued, "I talked about this two months ago, but you were about to go out on business and missed it. This matter cannot be delayed.

"First, you are old, it is time for you to get married. To serve the country, people always get married first and then start a career. Outsiders don't know this. Seeing that your parents died early, you still say that I am unkind and don't take care of you.
"Secondly, it's not good to have such a big mansion without a mistress. It's not a long-term solution to ask your sister-in-law You to be the housekeeper. It's better to marry a virtuous wife to help settle down as soon as possible."

In fact, Jia Wei also thought about getting married. He was powerful and it was time for him to marry.

Anyway, it doesn't affect taking concubines after marriage, and there is no need to worry about marrying a fairy in this era. Most women follow the three obediences and four virtues.

It was just that he was so busy all the way from Jinling to Shenjing that he had no time to arrange a wedding. Moreover, he was picky about who to marry. For example, he was not very interested in marrying Princess Jianning or Shi Xiangyun.

Thinking of Princess Shang, Jia Wei thought that if the emperor really asked to marry his sister, and he refused, his status as the emperor's close minister would be over.

It seems that it is time to get married. Since Lady Jia is unreliable, he can do it himself.

After Jia's mother finished speaking, Yuanchun also tried to persuade him. Jia Yu was not very willing and politely refused, "Big sister is right, but I am not ready for it now. If I find a suitable candidate, I will let the old lady take care of it and help me."

Yuanchun said, "We haven't said who it is yet, how do you know it's not satisfactory?"

Jia Wei nodded and waited for Lady Jia's next words.

Grandmother Jia smiled and said, "This first family is also a noble family. The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion has a close relationship with our Jia family. Niu Jizong, who inherited the title of first-class baron, has an eldest daughter. I heard that her character and appearance are both first-class. She must be what you want..."

Before Jia's mother finished speaking, Jia Wei shook his head. What kind of supporting role? Could the rumors he heard be accurate?

Seeing that Jia Wei was dissatisfied, Jia's mother hurriedly continued: "The second family is also an old relative of our Jia family, and the friendship has lasted for several generations..."

"Old lady, please stop worrying about this..."

Jia Wei stood up and was about to leave, but he heard the second half of Jia's mother's words, "It is the Xue family."

Jia Wei was stunned. Xue family?

Just when Grandmother Jia was a little angry when she heard him say "Don't worry about it", she suddenly saw Jia Wei's raised buttocks sitting down again...

The three of them looked at each other.

"Why doesn't the old lady continue? Which Xue family?" Jia Wei picked up the teacup and took a sip, trying to hide his embarrassment at the delicious taste.

Grandmother Jia became excited and said hurriedly, "Who else could it be? You have seen it too, it's your aunt Xue's family."

It sounded as if he wanted to marry Aunt Xue to him... Jia Wei put down his teacup.

Seeing his reaction, Jia Mu knew something was going to happen. Yuanchun's heart darkened, and for some reason, the smile on her face seemed a little bitter...

"You are talking about Sister Xue. I wonder what you think? Are you satisfied?"

"Yes, yes, yes! Bao is a good girl. You have seen her appearance, but you have never seen such a well-dressed girl." Grandmother Jia was like offering a treasure:

"Bao girl has a good temper. Everyone in the West Mansion, from master to servant, praises her. I heard that when she was in Jinling, she often helped your aunt Xue to look after the account books and handle affairs. She was also a housekeeper."

Jia Wei's eyes flashed with Baochai's face, and he liked her very much. He couldn't help but say, "Sister Xue, she is really good..."

Jia Yu suddenly thought of Daiyu again, and was thinking about marrying Jia Zhen's wife. Then he could take the document from the Ministry of Rites and ask Lin Ruhai to marry Daiyu. It shouldn't be a problem, right?

Although she was a concubine, she was still the legal wife. He could just ask the emperor for grace and an imperial decree, which would not be a big deal.

Lin Ruhai felt that he owed Daiyu, so he shouldn't care about these false reputations. He knew what kind of husband was reliable...

Chai and Dai also met Jia Wei's expectations.

Yuanchun felt very uncomfortable when she heard this, and was suddenly shocked! It seemed that her unrealistic thoughts were completely pulled out from the depths of her heart.

Even if I don't tell others about this kind of thought, just thinking about it myself feels like a sin.

Yuanchun smiled and said, "Sister Xue, that's great indeed. Does this mean that you agree?"

Jia Wei came back to his senses and smiled, "The old lady and elder sister have advised me in this way. If I don't agree, it will be my fault."

When Grandmother Jia heard this, she felt relieved and said with a smile, "It's the girl's fault. What does it have to do with us? You were reluctant at first, but when you heard it was Sister Xue, you were happy."

Jia Wei just smiled, and when he saw that Yuanchun looked a little strange, he also became cautious...

"Is this settled, then?" said Grandmother Jia. "I will go find my aunt and ask her opinion."

Yuanchun smiled and said, "Brother Yi is a capable man. He has been awarded a title at such a young age. He has a bright future working for the Emperor. He is a rare person who treats people well. I don't think your aunt will refuse."

Jia Wei thought that if Aunt Xue dared to refuse, Baochai would have no choice but to be his concubine.

"My parents passed away early, and I still need you to worry about it yourself." Jia Wei thought for a while and said, "As the saying goes, 'If you don't decide in December, you won't get married in the Spring.' If you don't decide in December, you won't get married in the Spring. It will take until the beginning of next year. Why don't you take the trouble to decide it earlier? We can celebrate the wedding at the end of this month and get married before the Spring Festival?"

It's not a royal family wedding that would take a year or half a year.

The Jia family and the Xue family were familiar with each other, and the ceremonies of accepting the marriage proposal, asking for the name, and accepting the marriage proposal were just formalities. In more than a month, they could have married Baochai.

Yuanchun was shocked when she heard what he said: "Why is my brother so anxious?" She was also a little sad, "It turns out that he likes Bao girl..."

Jia Wei must be anxious. Silencing the emperor is a small matter. Nowadays, marriage is decided by parents and matchmaker. Baochai is a traditional woman. If he marries Baochai, his strategy level will be maxed out.

Marry sooner and enjoy the pleasure sooner! Who wants to wait a few more months?
When Grandmother Jia heard what Jia Wei said, her heart blossomed with joy. She wished she could arrange a marriage for Jia Wei as soon as possible.

"If you are willing, the ceremony will be held before the New Year." Jia's mother said, "I will go to the concubine's side and talk to her. I guarantee it will be done. Once we pick a good day and celebrate the ceremony according to our family's share, we can start choosing a good day for the wedding."

Jia Wei nodded, "Then I'll trouble you, old lady. There's only one thing, don't let it spread before everything is settled. If everyone knows about it, it will be bad if something unexpected happens."

"Yes, I know. I'm with my aunt, don't worry, there won't be any changes."

After hearing this, Jia Mu hurriedly agreed, thinking that he was a meticulous person with a plan for doing things. It was just that when she had been chatting with Aunt Xue before, she had hinted at such topics, and Aunt Xue had always been very willing, so she was so sure.

But Jia Wei was just thinking that he needed to use some time to comfort Daiyu, Mu Wanqing and other girls...

What they heard from other places was very different from what they were told in advance.

Jia Wei pondered for a while and decided to send someone to the Ministry of Rites tomorrow to apply for concurrent succession.

He met the rules of concurrent succession and held great power, so there was no reason for the Ministry of Rites to reject him.

(End of this chapter)